Rogue Valley Wine Trail — Southern Oregon Wine Country
Oregon's Rogue Valley is the state's most diverse wine region — a warm Mediterranean-climate valley in Southern Oregon producing outstanding Tempranillo, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon with no equivalent in the cool Willamette Valley. Abacela Winery pioneered Tempranillo in America here in the 1990s. Troon Vineyard, EdenVale, Del Rio Vineyards, and Wooldridge Creek have built the Rogue Valley into a serious wine destination centered on Medford, Ashland, and historic Jacksonville. Sip & Summit builds your curated 4-stop Rogue Valley wine route in under 10 seconds.
Featured Wineries
- Abacela Winery — America's Tempranillo pioneer, proving Spanish varietals could achieve world-class quality in Oregon soil since the 1990s.
- Troon Vineyard — Applegate Valley biodynamic estate producing complex, terroir-driven Tempranillo, Zinfandel, and Viognier from volcanic soils.
- EdenVale Winery — grand historic Victorian estate in Medford producing exceptional Rogue Valley reds with sweeping valley views.
- Del Rio Vineyards — one of Oregon's largest estate vineyards producing acclaimed Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc from a Gold Rush-era ranch near Gold Hill.
- Wooldridge Creek Winery — family estate in the Applegate Valley producing excellent Rogue Valley red and white varietals in a welcoming rural setting.
Why Sip & Summit
- 4-stop curated wine day through Southern Oregon's Mediterranean wine country
- Route built in under 10 seconds
- America's finest Tempranillo, Merlot, and Syrah — completely different from Willamette Valley
- One-tap navigation from Medford, Ashland, or Jacksonville
- Swap any stop if it doesn't fit your day
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the best wineries in the Rogue Valley, Oregon?
- Abacela, Troon Vineyard, EdenVale, Del Rio Vineyards, Wooldridge Creek, Quady North, and Ledger David Cellars — 150+ producers in Southern Oregon's Mediterranean-climate wine country.
- How is Rogue Valley wine different from Willamette Valley?
- Completely different climate — Rogue Valley is warm and Mediterranean, producing Tempranillo, Merlot, Syrah, and Grenache. Willamette Valley is cool and Burgundian, producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Two completely different wine styles from the same state.
- What wine is the Rogue Valley known for?
- Tempranillo — Abacela proved in the 1990s that the Spanish grape could achieve world-class quality in American soil. Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, and Viognier also thrive in the Mediterranean warmth.